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[ so, here they find themselves in this castle for another week and in a curious state where things have been rewound but not exactly. there are differences here and there. the books in the library aren't the same, there is a lack of a throne room, and let's not start with the pool...
presenting sabo wandering the garden and taking note of the other, potentially more subtle, changes that might be missed. he's not exactly thrilled to see these patterns around the place now that he knows what they mean. he won't deface then just yet but it won't mean he isn't contemplating it seriously. ]
I wonder how upset he'd be if we were to destroy these.
presenting sabo wandering the garden and taking note of the other, potentially more subtle, changes that might be missed. he's not exactly thrilled to see these patterns around the place now that he knows what they mean. he won't deface then just yet but it won't mean he isn't contemplating it seriously. ]
I wonder how upset he'd be if we were to destroy these.
Vandalism?
Potentially angry enough to cause a scene.
[ Blade isn't the type to usually bother with such things. But, congratulations on Ish having made him consider this an option now. Which, in the grand scheme of things isn't exactly too surprising.
After all, he has a companion named Silver Wolf who is excellent at graffiti - unfortunately for Ish. ]
Someone I know would have already done so by now.
[ And that is another reason he's considering it. No minute changes just yet, though - Sabo is free to observe because his mood tends to switch on a dime. ]
Potentially angry enough to cause a scene.
[ Blade isn't the type to usually bother with such things. But, congratulations on Ish having made him consider this an option now. Which, in the grand scheme of things isn't exactly too surprising.
After all, he has a companion named Silver Wolf who is excellent at graffiti - unfortunately for Ish. ]
Someone I know would have already done so by now.
[ And that is another reason he's considering it. No minute changes just yet, though - Sabo is free to observe because his mood tends to switch on a dime. ]
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[ the prospect of ish completely losing it has sabo laughing, the weather above his head sunny and clear. given the news maybe he should have more storm clouds above his head? or maybe it's just how he processes things. ]
You think so?
[ sabo will hum to himself as he properly acknowledges blade's presence. ish had called them both out when he talked about his "offer" to them and given their interactions with one another so far, who knows what that exactly translates to. ]
Then maybe it would be worth it to destroy some of them. [ he'll pat the shrub a few times. ] He's had plenty to laugh at our expense, it's only fair we do the same. He warned us against killing him but there are still other ways to get under someone's skin.
To get back at someone.
You think so?
[ sabo will hum to himself as he properly acknowledges blade's presence. ish had called them both out when he talked about his "offer" to them and given their interactions with one another so far, who knows what that exactly translates to. ]
Then maybe it would be worth it to destroy some of them. [ he'll pat the shrub a few times. ] He's had plenty to laugh at our expense, it's only fair we do the same. He warned us against killing him but there are still other ways to get under someone's skin.
To get back at someone.
[ As for Blade, his looks like a spot of a sun with some clouds, but before it was probably cloudy because he usually is depressed, though there was some light peeking in because of being an irritance, having it more or less confirmed by the guy. ]
Yes.
...This place is under his domain. He seems to believe he is in full control.
[ Blade adds in 'seems' because of the nonsense that happens today. Also he randomly has the wagasa with him now as of this thread, I guess. ]
His magic may have limits. I would like to see how well he can stand to repair certain levels of destruction to this place. [ In other words, he is a troublemaker. ] It will be refreshing...to give payback. To make him pay the price.
To see his reaction.
Yes.
...This place is under his domain. He seems to believe he is in full control.
[ Blade adds in 'seems' because of the nonsense that happens today. Also he randomly has the wagasa with him now as of this thread, I guess. ]
His magic may have limits. I would like to see how well he can stand to repair certain levels of destruction to this place. [ In other words, he is a troublemaker. ] It will be refreshing...to give payback. To make him pay the price.
To see his reaction.
I'm glad that we're thinking of the same thing when it comes to this. He might have already given us an idea of what his magic is limited to but I'm still curious.
[ this poor plant doesn't deserve to be torn up like this but if there's anyone to be blamed for this then it'll be all on ish for it. aka cue sabo casually pulling and breaking some of the branches. ]
I was sort of worried about the kind of person you were given the last time we spoke. I'm used to dealing with all sort of characters but I would have imagined that you'd be a little less friendly.
[ is he being friendly now? who knows. sabo's snapping another branch easily with his hand. ]
[ this poor plant doesn't deserve to be torn up like this but if there's anyone to be blamed for this then it'll be all on ish for it. aka cue sabo casually pulling and breaking some of the branches. ]
I was sort of worried about the kind of person you were given the last time we spoke. I'm used to dealing with all sort of characters but I would have imagined that you'd be a little less friendly.
[ is he being friendly now? who knows. sabo's snapping another branch easily with his hand. ]
How surprising.
[ ...or maybe not. Or maybe so. There is a reason indeed why the both of them in particular had gotten singled out above anyone else. Even he had not been deaf to that. So, whatever they are doing, it means that there is a chance for them to somehow be likeminded despite their personality difference. ]
...I'll have to disappoint at some point. I'm not good at being friendly.
[ His foreboding-sounding voice and normally crazy attitude are heralds to that. And yet... ]
But, I don't like him. And I don't like what he is doing. Originally, I even had no hope nothing can be done. I figured...we would all die here, even though I tried my best to kill him enough times I lost count. [ Also, he has fucked up thoughts about dying, because the immense depression is real... ] Then, he showed that he was not omnipotent. A weakness.
His magic may be weakening. This may help prove that too.
[ ...or maybe not. Or maybe so. There is a reason indeed why the both of them in particular had gotten singled out above anyone else. Even he had not been deaf to that. So, whatever they are doing, it means that there is a chance for them to somehow be likeminded despite their personality difference. ]
...I'll have to disappoint at some point. I'm not good at being friendly.
[ His foreboding-sounding voice and normally crazy attitude are heralds to that. And yet... ]
But, I don't like him. And I don't like what he is doing. Originally, I even had no hope nothing can be done. I figured...we would all die here, even though I tried my best to kill him enough times I lost count. [ Also, he has fucked up thoughts about dying, because the immense depression is real... ] Then, he showed that he was not omnipotent. A weakness.
His magic may be weakening. This may help prove that too.
[ me writing this tag and being like "i miss wolfwood. wolfwood wasn't as cheerfully unhinged as sabo is." which goes to say that sabo will laugh at blade's response, particularly when he confesses to having tried to kill ish multiple times. this explains a few things (but what does it really mean when ish compares the two of them to one another??).
sabo continues to smile as he breezes right past blade's...blade...ness. ]
I'll think you'll be plenty friendly enough to me while we're here together, after all, you don't come across as the entirely unreasonable type.
People are rarely omnipotent. [ snap goes another branch. easily and cleanly. ] Everything comes to a head eventually, and when people who think that they're untouchable find out just how vulnerable they can be—
[ and here sabo breaks another, thicker, branch with his hand (singular) still with the pleasant expression on his face and sun shining bright above him. he reaches to grab yet another branch but doesn't snap this one. ...just yet. ]
There's something satisfying about watching them struggle to regain is to watch them fall from grace. Especially those who have used their belief of their omnipotence to harm or force others to do things against their will.
sabo continues to smile as he breezes right past blade's...blade...ness. ]
I'll think you'll be plenty friendly enough to me while we're here together, after all, you don't come across as the entirely unreasonable type.
People are rarely omnipotent. [ snap goes another branch. easily and cleanly. ] Everything comes to a head eventually, and when people who think that they're untouchable find out just how vulnerable they can be—
[ and here sabo breaks another, thicker, branch with his hand (singular) still with the pleasant expression on his face and sun shining bright above him. he reaches to grab yet another branch but doesn't snap this one. ...just yet. ]
There's something satisfying about watching them struggle to regain is to watch them fall from grace. Especially those who have used their belief of their omnipotence to harm or force others to do things against their will.
[ Maybe because Blade also surprisingly runs his mouth when he too is on spite, but he doesn't quite understand/know that aspect well enough...
Can't believe that their mutual trouble-making at the expense ofauthority figures Ish may in fact be something like a bridge. And, well, Blade is a part of a faction of his own - brought together for certain reasons. ]
Unfortunately for Ish...you're right.
[ Blade's lips twitch upwards into a twisted smile. He will watch as Sabo continues to snap each branch with ease. He moves to grab one branch with a gloved hand and exerts enough pressure to begin to fracture it - to break it just the same. His words have a dual-meaning - both that he can have 'reason' even if he is unreasonable. That there is something satisfying about those who believe they are untouchable fall from grace.
Blade has every intention of enjoying himself, should he reach that possibility. ]
There are many who are fond of coercion. Who believe that coward's path will make them as gods.
[ The Preceptors. And those who believe Yaoshi's blessing of immortality will afford them greatness, but not agony - he is no good-hearted man, but he has witnessed such things while strolling the Xianzhou. To say nothing of the borisin (he hates them instinctively, but doesn't know why.) ]
He is no different, believing we must adhere to that script. Where he is the one who is in control, and he drains every drop of blood from us until he reaches what he so desires. Death will come for us all, [ And he hopes for himself. ] but he is fool for believing it must be by his stage.
Can't believe that their mutual trouble-making at the expense of
Unfortunately for Ish...you're right.
[ Blade's lips twitch upwards into a twisted smile. He will watch as Sabo continues to snap each branch with ease. He moves to grab one branch with a gloved hand and exerts enough pressure to begin to fracture it - to break it just the same. His words have a dual-meaning - both that he can have 'reason' even if he is unreasonable. That there is something satisfying about those who believe they are untouchable fall from grace.
Blade has every intention of enjoying himself, should he reach that possibility. ]
There are many who are fond of coercion. Who believe that coward's path will make them as gods.
[ The Preceptors. And those who believe Yaoshi's blessing of immortality will afford them greatness, but not agony - he is no good-hearted man, but he has witnessed such things while strolling the Xianzhou. To say nothing of the borisin (he hates them instinctively, but doesn't know why.) ]
He is no different, believing we must adhere to that script. Where he is the one who is in control, and he drains every drop of blood from us until he reaches what he so desires. Death will come for us all, [ And he hopes for himself. ] but he is fool for believing it must be by his stage.
[ at the mention of "gods", sabo can't help but snap the branch he had been holding suddenly and with far more force than necessarily. his true extent of his strength absent has sabo chuckling. he has never been particularly fond of redirecting his anger towards anything unproductive (suppose shrubby destruction is slightly productive??) but he's been limited here.
even still, cowards masquerading around as "gods" where the extent of their power only came by their ability to coerce others was the reason that people like sabo existed. even if there were people who were too afraid to rise up despite reaching their breaking points, sabo would gladly stand up for them. ]
I see that you have personal experience with people posing as "gods" as well. Maybe that is why he called us out by name.
[ or all of this, lbr. before saying else, sabo forgoes the branches and instead grabs a fistful of the shrub with a firm grip. he keeps his eyes trained on the plant as he speaks. ]
What are your thoughts on his offer? I know you have no qualms of killing if deemed necessary, and just now, I trust that the very idea of killing for him would be unacceptable under most conditions.
[ and here comes sabo just ripping a chunk of the shrub out from the ground. ]
Despite that, could you be tempted?
even still, cowards masquerading around as "gods" where the extent of their power only came by their ability to coerce others was the reason that people like sabo existed. even if there were people who were too afraid to rise up despite reaching their breaking points, sabo would gladly stand up for them. ]
I see that you have personal experience with people posing as "gods" as well. Maybe that is why he called us out by name.
[ or all of this, lbr. before saying else, sabo forgoes the branches and instead grabs a fistful of the shrub with a firm grip. he keeps his eyes trained on the plant as he speaks. ]
What are your thoughts on his offer? I know you have no qualms of killing if deemed necessary, and just now, I trust that the very idea of killing for him would be unacceptable under most conditions.
[ and here comes sabo just ripping a chunk of the shrub out from the ground. ]
Despite that, could you be tempted?
[ Oh, well then. Is it a sore point that has been pressed upon? That has been exposed by saying such a word? Blade can hardly fault him for feeling disdain towards those like that - he has no better option in granting relief to any frustrations himself (except for going wild like a chimpanzee, but the time for that is thankfully not now. He will simply break off another branch and stomp it underneath one heel.) ]
The universe is vast. I have seen many try to wear a mask; as much as a Pretender as Ish is.
[ It's not a nickname out of fondness. "Pretender" is what he usually uses to call Ish. And he suspects maybe that also is part of that irritance now - along with the similarity Sabo has pointed out. Which, honestly, is somehow even more gratifying. ]
I barely need a reason to kill.
[ ..... ]
But, those who believe in this new lie will regret it. He's already added stipulations.
[ What will keep him from adding more? From suddenly saying 'it isn't guaranteed'? He called out this man's ass on literally day one, and he all but showed his duplicity in that very same moment. ]
If I kill, it won't be to follow his tune; to only reap rewards. Self-preservation has never been my goal.
[ The opposite, really. Not because he feels he is a saint, but his outlook on life is just bleak. Killing could bring him closer to it - and to brandishing a blade with far more interesting elements against their captor. ]
...it will be to turn it against the Pretender, in the end.
The universe is vast. I have seen many try to wear a mask; as much as a Pretender as Ish is.
[ It's not a nickname out of fondness. "Pretender" is what he usually uses to call Ish. And he suspects maybe that also is part of that irritance now - along with the similarity Sabo has pointed out. Which, honestly, is somehow even more gratifying. ]
I barely need a reason to kill.
[ ..... ]
But, those who believe in this new lie will regret it. He's already added stipulations.
[ What will keep him from adding more? From suddenly saying 'it isn't guaranteed'? He called out this man's ass on literally day one, and he all but showed his duplicity in that very same moment. ]
If I kill, it won't be to follow his tune; to only reap rewards. Self-preservation has never been my goal.
[ The opposite, really. Not because he feels he is a saint, but his outlook on life is just bleak. Killing could bring him closer to it - and to brandishing a blade with far more interesting elements against their captor. ]
...it will be to turn it against the Pretender, in the end.
Pretender? [ he'll laugh a bit of a laugh at that. ] I think that's a much too flattering nickname to give the witch in question.
[ you would think that being corrected, slightly, about how little that blade would kill for would upset sabo but it doesn't when he continues speaking. sabo can read between the lines easily and it's not like they're not in the same mindset. it's just...unfortunately: ]
...though, even if people would never confess this publicly, there are bound to be a few who are willing to use that wish as justification. Or at least see if they can really have their wish granted.
[ but unless the wish is for something that they can tangible see and hold in their hands, who knows just how possible it is for him to really grant the wishes that people might think of? if people wish for something to happen back home, they just have to go on what his word. ]
And as much as I hate to believe him in his belief that we could not think of a loophole out of the limitations of the wish that he'd grant us, I don't have enough experience with this situation to make a better judgement on it.
[ sabo has experienced many things but this? he doesn't have anything to compare it to... at least, not with enough information. ]
[ you would think that being corrected, slightly, about how little that blade would kill for would upset sabo but it doesn't when he continues speaking. sabo can read between the lines easily and it's not like they're not in the same mindset. it's just...unfortunately: ]
...though, even if people would never confess this publicly, there are bound to be a few who are willing to use that wish as justification. Or at least see if they can really have their wish granted.
[ but unless the wish is for something that they can tangible see and hold in their hands, who knows just how possible it is for him to really grant the wishes that people might think of? if people wish for something to happen back home, they just have to go on what his word. ]
And as much as I hate to believe him in his belief that we could not think of a loophole out of the limitations of the wish that he'd grant us, I don't have enough experience with this situation to make a better judgement on it.
[ sabo has experienced many things but this? he doesn't have anything to compare it to... at least, not with enough information. ]
...what sort of nickname would you give him? He likes the title Witch just fine.
[ Since it is essentially part of his true title, anyway. Blade has no interest in referring to him as that. Pretender is quite the preferable one...though if Sabo has something far worse, he would like to hear it. ]
...I'm sure you're correct. About the wishes.
[ That people will use it for their own reasons and whatnot. As Sabo keeps talking, about having little experience in such situations, Blade turns over the words in his head. Especially while his own is so clear to do so with ease.
Yet...
He is no fool. He can follow along just fine and offer his two cents. ]
...there are always loopholes.
He just thinks we're stupid enough to believe him.
[ ... ]
There are ways to figure out what you don't know. It depends on where you want to look, and the price that needs to be paid.
Either by watching who tries, or some other way.
[ But, also, Blade is not a spring for a wealth of ideas. Wherever this is going, he can hardly know. ]
[ Since it is essentially part of his true title, anyway. Blade has no interest in referring to him as that. Pretender is quite the preferable one...though if Sabo has something far worse, he would like to hear it. ]
...I'm sure you're correct. About the wishes.
[ That people will use it for their own reasons and whatnot. As Sabo keeps talking, about having little experience in such situations, Blade turns over the words in his head. Especially while his own is so clear to do so with ease.
Yet...
He is no fool. He can follow along just fine and offer his two cents. ]
...there are always loopholes.
He just thinks we're stupid enough to believe him.
[ ... ]
There are ways to figure out what you don't know. It depends on where you want to look, and the price that needs to be paid.
Either by watching who tries, or some other way.
[ But, also, Blade is not a spring for a wealth of ideas. Wherever this is going, he can hardly know. ]
[ here we are. just two guys in the observatory maybe brooding about the things that have happened. or, i guess, ""brooding""?? ]
Hello Blade.
[ sabo will tip his hat at blade as he makes his way closer to him. the smile on his face constant—though the smile on his face doesn't make it across to his eyes. really was unfortunate that he was the more "optimistic" one of the two of them when it came to the "change of events" that seemed to occur despite it ultimately amounting to nothing. ]
Looks like we got a taste of what it is to be able to take matters into our own hands. [ a huff. ] ...and he hadn't been completely lying about his claims.
[ which is the largely unpleasant part. ]
Hello Blade.
[ sabo will tip his hat at blade as he makes his way closer to him. the smile on his face constant—though the smile on his face doesn't make it across to his eyes. really was unfortunate that he was the more "optimistic" one of the two of them when it came to the "change of events" that seemed to occur despite it ultimately amounting to nothing. ]
Looks like we got a taste of what it is to be able to take matters into our own hands. [ a huff. ] ...and he hadn't been completely lying about his claims.
[ which is the largely unpleasant part. ]
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...Sabo.
[ Blade would prefer to leave that moment behind him. It wasn't very...
Well, he hates it alot, let us say. Please imagine it being a fucked up version of 'Hopeless Man loses last bit of Hope he didn't know he had', kind of deal. Blade looks appropriately, sullen at least. ]
I doubt he'll be offering a favor like that again, as well.
[ So, Blade thinks they'll need to think outside of the box. ]
We'll need to figure out something else. Another way. But the question is...how? I don't know much about him. Or any potential weaknesses. Both physical or mental.
[ Blade would prefer to leave that moment behind him. It wasn't very...
Well, he hates it alot, let us say. Please imagine it being a fucked up version of 'Hopeless Man loses last bit of Hope he didn't know he had', kind of deal. Blade looks appropriately, sullen at least. ]
I doubt he'll be offering a favor like that again, as well.
[ So, Blade thinks they'll need to think outside of the box. ]
We'll need to figure out something else. Another way. But the question is...how? I don't know much about him. Or any potential weaknesses. Both physical or mental.
[ sullen man meets man who is constantly two seconds from snapping... ]
I'd be surprised if he dares to show his face to us with the same kind of dramatics as he has in the past.
[ yeah, they definitely need to think outside of the box. ]
I've spoken to him a bit but I can't say that I've learned particularly much about him that would be helpful. [ he'll let out a frustrated sigh. of course sabo wasn't expecting ish to be exactly forthcoming about the details of his life but what do you do when one slippery person interacts with another slippery person?
a battle to find creative ways to get them to talk, but there was one thing: ] Except that his memories have also been impacted by whatever spell he casted to bring us all here as well.
I don't know how to make the most of that information, unfortunately.
I'd be surprised if he dares to show his face to us with the same kind of dramatics as he has in the past.
[ yeah, they definitely need to think outside of the box. ]
I've spoken to him a bit but I can't say that I've learned particularly much about him that would be helpful. [ he'll let out a frustrated sigh. of course sabo wasn't expecting ish to be exactly forthcoming about the details of his life but what do you do when one slippery person interacts with another slippery person?
a battle to find creative ways to get them to talk, but there was one thing: ] Except that his memories have also been impacted by whatever spell he casted to bring us all here as well.
I don't know how to make the most of that information, unfortunately.
I suppose if I were to give him a nickname... [ give him a moment to think about it. there aren't too many things that come up that seem appropriately derogatory enough for him.
rather, cleverly derogatory enough for him. there are the obvious out profane words but sabo is better than that (unfortunately). so, ultimately: ] I probably wouldn't. Nicknames are for people you're fond of, and I'm not fond of him at all.
[ he says with a smile. ...that is short-lived as he sobers up to think about their situation regarding what they can and cannot do. the time that they've been given verses the opportunities... ]
The problem with trying to fine the right loophole is that they require some kind of testing. Just something small—a confirmation that our logic would be sound before we carry it out in a larger scale.
[ sabo's duality of being fine to jump right into the deep end verses his pragmatism to know that he should at least be aware of what kind of things await for him at the bottom. the main thing, however, is simply that they do not hesitate with whatever it is. ]
Except our situation doesn't really allow us that luxury. Whatever we end up doing, we must do it without hesitation and without fear of the results.
rather, cleverly derogatory enough for him. there are the obvious out profane words but sabo is better than that (unfortunately). so, ultimately: ] I probably wouldn't. Nicknames are for people you're fond of, and I'm not fond of him at all.
[ he says with a smile. ...that is short-lived as he sobers up to think about their situation regarding what they can and cannot do. the time that they've been given verses the opportunities... ]
The problem with trying to fine the right loophole is that they require some kind of testing. Just something small—a confirmation that our logic would be sound before we carry it out in a larger scale.
[ sabo's duality of being fine to jump right into the deep end verses his pragmatism to know that he should at least be aware of what kind of things await for him at the bottom. the main thing, however, is simply that they do not hesitate with whatever it is. ]
Except our situation doesn't really allow us that luxury. Whatever we end up doing, we must do it without hesitation and without fear of the results.
[ Funny story about the two seconds away from snapping kind of deal. But, hey, that can be also something of a common ground here, right. ]
Arrogant he may be, he won't be stupid enough to try to pull the wool over our eyes.
[ Are the words that Blade comes up - begrudgingly. Even if it be common sense inaction here. ]
I haven't learned much about him, either. Besides him not ever needing sleep. Granted, I wasn't asking him many questions.
[ Because he was mostly trying to kill him than doing any talking (see his comment about the multiple killing attempts, closes eyes.)
...Maybe...he should try to not use brute strength to conquer everything. But the most intelligence gathering he does was hanging low and listening to other people talk, not probing them personally for it. ]
As for what you obtained, that could be key. [ Somehow. Kafka would be better at this than he is... ] Did he even know how much his memories were impacted?
Arrogant he may be, he won't be stupid enough to try to pull the wool over our eyes.
[ Are the words that Blade comes up - begrudgingly. Even if it be common sense inaction here. ]
I haven't learned much about him, either. Besides him not ever needing sleep. Granted, I wasn't asking him many questions.
[ Because he was mostly trying to kill him than doing any talking (see his comment about the multiple killing attempts, closes eyes.)
...Maybe...he should try to not use brute strength to conquer everything. But the most intelligence gathering he does was hanging low and listening to other people talk, not probing them personally for it. ]
As for what you obtained, that could be key. [ Somehow. Kafka would be better at this than he is... ] Did he even know how much his memories were impacted?
[ Blade is not better; he is vengeful and spiteful in a entirely different way from Sabo. It might serve him better to be otherwise, though.
Especially since he's essentially the type of individual to never let go of a grudge easily once it sets in. ]
...Would never say I'm fond of him.
[ Blade doesn't think they have much time given to them - with their memories having been erased of previous incidents, that hurts them even moreso. ]
If we had times, we could plan a detailed test; something destructive or something that requires a method that would be not be detected easily.
[ So a public vs a private method. Obvious vs covert.
Though, now they have to rush a bit - settle for something in between without being able to work out the kinks. ]
Whatever we come up with, I'll be willing to try. Nothing is out of consideration. We can't afford to be too choosy.
Especially since he's essentially the type of individual to never let go of a grudge easily once it sets in. ]
...Would never say I'm fond of him.
[ Blade doesn't think they have much time given to them - with their memories having been erased of previous incidents, that hurts them even moreso. ]
If we had times, we could plan a detailed test; something destructive or something that requires a method that would be not be detected easily.
[ So a public vs a private method. Obvious vs covert.
Though, now they have to rush a bit - settle for something in between without being able to work out the kinks. ]
Whatever we come up with, I'll be willing to try. Nothing is out of consideration. We can't afford to be too choosy.
[ closes my eyes and points to the title. sabo vibes with the wrong people i think sometimes... though sabo does nod and acknowledge the new bit of information. sure it might not be super helpful but it's something he didn't know.
also no worries, sabo chuckles after blade's confession to being bad at asking questions. ]
It might be for the best unless you are prepared to be led in circles; he seems to only answer the questions that he likes the most or is the safest to answer. [ which probably would have resulted in blade trying to kill ish again anyway. ] There have been plenty of things that I've asked only to get deflected in favor of something else. Such in the case of his memories.
[ though in that way, sabo's still learning about what he will and will not entertain and what is and isn't a touchy subject with him. he crosses his arms and thinks heavily on this. could this be key? it's not nothing. ]
He wouldn't tell me which of his memories were impacted, the nature of the spell, or if we were part of that spell. However, he was firm in his resolve for the price paid. In his reported nearly two-thousand years of existence, every price that he has paid for the respected spells has been worth it.
[ sabo doesn't want to put these to words because it's speculation and needs to be followed up but—given that some of his memories may be missing who knows if that's true..? ]
also no worries, sabo chuckles after blade's confession to being bad at asking questions. ]
It might be for the best unless you are prepared to be led in circles; he seems to only answer the questions that he likes the most or is the safest to answer. [ which probably would have resulted in blade trying to kill ish again anyway. ] There have been plenty of things that I've asked only to get deflected in favor of something else. Such in the case of his memories.
[ though in that way, sabo's still learning about what he will and will not entertain and what is and isn't a touchy subject with him. he crosses his arms and thinks heavily on this. could this be key? it's not nothing. ]
He wouldn't tell me which of his memories were impacted, the nature of the spell, or if we were part of that spell. However, he was firm in his resolve for the price paid. In his reported nearly two-thousand years of existence, every price that he has paid for the respected spells has been worth it.
[ sabo doesn't want to put these to words because it's speculation and needs to be followed up but—given that some of his memories may be missing who knows if that's true..? ]
If we had time then I'd be properly obnoxious. [ sabo laughs, inappropriately or not. ] He keeps claiming that there are no loopholes, but if there was a way to truly test all of them, then I would definitely go about doing that.
It's impossible for anyone to plan for everything. There's always something that gets overlooked or something that hasn't been thought of before.
[ is he serious about this or just being hyperbolic? the correct answer is that he's serious. 900% serious. there are ways to get all sorts of things done and to annoy someone while getting to the meat of things. though sabo stops his chuckling to give blade a better look and judges where this may or may not go. ]
...nothing is out of consideration? [ this gets his attention. ] Even if that plan might be considered nothing short of insane?
[ THESE ARE DANGEROUS WORDS BLADE. ]
It's impossible for anyone to plan for everything. There's always something that gets overlooked or something that hasn't been thought of before.
[ is he serious about this or just being hyperbolic? the correct answer is that he's serious. 900% serious. there are ways to get all sorts of things done and to annoy someone while getting to the meat of things. though sabo stops his chuckling to give blade a better look and judges where this may or may not go. ]
...nothing is out of consideration? [ this gets his attention. ] Even if that plan might be considered nothing short of insane?
[ THESE ARE DANGEROUS WORDS BLADE. ]
[ It's the thought that counts or something - it may become handy later somehow, though Blade doubts it. He believes what Sabo's information can be something more useful later on, though. He just has to figure it out...
Even if he's bad at it? He's still going to try, though. ]
I don't have patience for that.
I would try to cut him down where he stands...
[ Blade's words are gearing towards riled up before he pauses because he forgot in his (mild?) bloodlust how ineffective that has been. It's fine. We got this (no)(yes??) ]
How confident.
He has power over us so I can see why he'd say that; and would want to appear always on top. [ But, there is something in there that makes him think. Something... ] Even if he's become delusional, thinking its worth it because if he believes it isn't then all of it has been for nothing.
I have a feeling there's been prices he hasn't want to have paid.
And no one lives that long without causing serious mistake at some point.
[ It makes him want to laugh. But he just scowls instead. ]
Even if he's bad at it? He's still going to try, though. ]
I don't have patience for that.
I would try to cut him down where he stands...
[ Blade's words are gearing towards riled up before he pauses because he forgot in his (mild?) bloodlust how ineffective that has been. It's fine. We got this (no)(yes??) ]
How confident.
He has power over us so I can see why he'd say that; and would want to appear always on top. [ But, there is something in there that makes him think. Something... ] Even if he's become delusional, thinking its worth it because if he believes it isn't then all of it has been for nothing.
I have a feeling there's been prices he hasn't want to have paid.
And no one lives that long without causing serious mistake at some point.
[ It makes him want to laugh. But he just scowls instead. ]
[ see?? called it, and because of that sabo is going to have a bit of a laugh again. he would have been surprised and made to reconsider his judgement if blade would have said anything else. ]
I'm not surprised to hear that, but that's why you have other people do things that you're not good at.
[ something something teamwork, but it's good that blade is in agreement with him about how implausible it is to go on for that long in life without regretting a single thing. ]
But I agree.
Whether it be two thousand or ten years, it's impossible to think that anyone wouldn't have done something that they wouldn't have regretted. [ he snorts and shakes his head. if blade won't laugh then sabo will for the two of them. ] Of course I can't speak to everyone, but I'd like to meet someone who would stand by the decisions they made as a child as being the correct choice.
I'm not surprised to hear that, but that's why you have other people do things that you're not good at.
[ something something teamwork, but it's good that blade is in agreement with him about how implausible it is to go on for that long in life without regretting a single thing. ]
But I agree.
Whether it be two thousand or ten years, it's impossible to think that anyone wouldn't have done something that they wouldn't have regretted. [ he snorts and shakes his head. if blade won't laugh then sabo will for the two of them. ] Of course I can't speak to everyone, but I'd like to meet someone who would stand by the decisions they made as a child as being the correct choice.
Hm. I'll take up the obnoxious route in while looking at other available options; even if it won't be all of them.
[ Anyway, Blade is certain that he is serious so he nods in agreement; it sounds like common sense to him, either way.
So why would it necessarily be wrong? ]
...I'm not exactly the type to shy away from 'insanity'.
Though, anything that isn't serious is not to my interest.
I won't hold back, otherwise.
[ So, yeah. ]
[ Anyway, Blade is certain that he is serious so he nods in agreement; it sounds like common sense to him, either way.
So why would it necessarily be wrong? ]
...I'm not exactly the type to shy away from 'insanity'.
Though, anything that isn't serious is not to my interest.
I won't hold back, otherwise.
[ So, yeah. ]
[ oh how unfortunate that these two are going to vibe about this. if it's crazy and no sane person would do it, then it must mean that it's worthwhile, no? ]
How lucky for the two of us that the only things that matter to me here are "serious" in nature. [ "serious" and a bit on the "crazy" side of things. sabo is smiling to himself as he speaks to these things, not exactly detached from it all but more of something that deserves to be protected. ] As much as I love the kissing booths and playing with animals... There's that witch to deal with.
If you're serious about this then I'm going to hold you to that word. [ ... ] I've been thinking about something but I need more time with it before acting on it.
How lucky for the two of us that the only things that matter to me here are "serious" in nature. [ "serious" and a bit on the "crazy" side of things. sabo is smiling to himself as he speaks to these things, not exactly detached from it all but more of something that deserves to be protected. ] As much as I love the kissing booths and playing with animals... There's that witch to deal with.
If you're serious about this then I'm going to hold you to that word. [ ... ] I've been thinking about something but I need more time with it before acting on it.
[ Sabo sure did call it - he has a general good idea of how he seems to operate (it does help that he is, well. You know. Easily and obvious about the type of person that he is.)
Blade also does his best, he truly does. Which brings about conflicting results at times, but eh. ]
...It is.
[ His time as a Stellaron Hunter makes him surprisingly good at collaborating or teamwork even if he is Aloof(tm)
Though, that the last comment gets a dark chuckle from him. Grats on that one, buddy. ]
I would too. I'd suspect that person would be equally as delusional or simply shielded away from the real world, sheltered like a bird in a cage.
Blade also does his best, he truly does. Which brings about conflicting results at times, but eh. ]
...It is.
[ His time as a Stellaron Hunter makes him surprisingly good at collaborating or teamwork even if he is Aloof(tm)
Though, that the last comment gets a dark chuckle from him. Grats on that one, buddy. ]
I would too. I'd suspect that person would be equally as delusional or simply shielded away from the real world, sheltered like a bird in a cage.
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